Sensors

Sensors at the wheels and around the vehicle analyze individual wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.

Transfer Case

Real-time data determines power distribution between front and rear wheels.

Rear Differential

Rear power is distributed from left to right and can range up to 100% to either side.

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

Conquer the curves and the weather with available torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Power gets distributed to the wheels that need it for seamless power transitions and supreme control. Requires V-6 engine.

Precision All-Wheel Steer

The world’s first Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) system on a production vehicle changes the game for front wheel driving, independently adjusting the rear wheel toe angles for increased agility and stability while cornering, changing lanes or braking.

V-6 Power

If you’re looking for a little more power, the available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 – paired with the smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic – delivers 267 lb-ft of tarmac-punishing torque to your TLX driving experience.

V-6 ADVANCE

INLINE-4

The 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline-4 cylinder TLX has the new front grille, a revised lower bumper with chrome trim, an updated Jewel Eye headlight design with LED turn signal and a new standard 17-inch wheel and tire package.

Perforated Milano Leather Sport Seats

Experience seats crafted from top grain Milano leather for a bold, modern look with durability. Designed for all-day comfort and lateral support, you’re beautifully-positioned to take on the road ahead. Included with Technology Package. Piping and stitching avail. with V-6 only.

LED Ambient Interior Lighting

Available ambient lighting gives a sophisticated finish to cabin surfaces. The A-SPEC package
has distinct red LED interior lighting, while the Advance package is illuminated in white. The redesigned look amplifies human-centered performance.

Heated Steering Wheel

Enjoy the luxury of an available heated steering wheel. With just the push of a button, colder days quickly become much more agreeable.
Standard with the Advance Package.

Heated Rear Seats

Let your passengers reach their preferred comfort level with ease. Precision electronic control
offers three heated temperature settings for the rear seats – giving customized warmth throughout the TLX. Available with the Advance Package.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay puts a hub of digital resources right on your car’s built-in display. Get directions, send and receive messages, and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri.

Android Auto

All TLX models are Android Auto compatible. Just connect your compatible Android phone to the USB jack. This will also automatically pair your phone with Bluetooth. Select Android Auto on the touch screen, and you’ll be ready to use your phone for accessing music or other audio sources, using Google Maps and naturally, hands-free phone use.

Wireless Charger

Listen to music, access phone capabilities and charge your device – now all wirelessly in the 2018 TLX. Experience the effortless convenience of available Qi-compatible wireless charging to keep your compatible smartphones connected and powered for the everyday.

On Demand Multi-Use Display 2.0

The On Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) touchscreen gives you all the controls you need at a given moment without crowding the dash with too many buttons. The TLX is the first Acura model to offer a completely redesigned ODMD™ providing clearer displays and a capacitive screen with 30% quicker response.

Surround View Camera System

Park with ease thanks to the Advance Package’s Surround View Camera System. Four exterior cameras together give you a 360° view of the space immediately around the car through the navigation display. Changes camera views with a button on the navigation display controls or on the end of the turn signal lever.

Blind Spot Information (BSI) System

If the TLX detects a vehicle in an adjacent lane’s alert zone while going over 20 MPH, an indicator appears. If you signal in the direction of that vehicle, the indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds20. Include in the Technology Package.

AcuraWatch

Our goal is to help create a zero-collision society, and the AcuraWatch suite of advanced safety and driver-assist technologies keeps us in line with that vision. It’s designed to improve awareness, assist with avoidance and help mitigate impact.

Vehicle Stability Assist

In wet conditions, Vehicle Stability Assist™ can reduce the dangers of over and under steering
and loss of traction by applying brakes at each wheel as needed and when necessary, reducing engine power.

Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Experience a heightened sense of your surroundings with the A-SPEC and Advance packages.
Our innovative parking sensors detect when the TLX is getting close to an object or surface with a series of beeps, which sound more rapid as you get closer.

Rear Cross Traffic Monitor

Gain awareness of vehicles detected approaching from either side when backing up. Using the Multi-View Rear Camera, sound and arrow indicators will alert you when an approaching vehicle is detected. Included in the Technology Package.